Bell Ringer Texas and Mexico

What European country granted independence to Mexico in 1821?

• England

• France

• Italy

• Spain

Which of the following wasn't a requirement of Mexico for the American settlers moving into Texas?

• becoming catholic

• becoming Mexican citizens

• pay their debtors in the US

• Speak Spanish

Which was the president of Mexico?

• Santa Anna

• Porfirio Diaz

• Vicente Fox

• Francisco Madero

Who brought a large group of American settlers to Texas?

• Stephen Austin

• Christopher Columbus

• Sam Houston

• Lewis and Clark

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• Mexico

• The United States

• The French

• The Spanish Armada

Which came first?

• Lone Star Republic

• Mexican-American War

• California statehood

• Compromise of 1850

What prompted Mexico to give land grants to Tejano settlers?

• Mexico was concerned that the United States planned to seize Texas.

• Mexico wanted to create a buffer zone between itself and the United States.

• Mexico wanted to reward Tejanos for their loyalty and service in the Mexican-American War.

• Mexico wanted to encourage Tejano settlers to spread the Spanish language and culture in the region.

Why did many Texans favor Texas' annexation into the United States?

• They originally came from the United States and still considered themselves Americans.

• Texans wanted to take advantage of the United States' military power.

• Texans wanted to gain access to more resources.

• Texans wanted to increase their political influence.

Why were some Americans opposed to annexing Texas as a state of the United States?

• Adding Texas as a slave state would throw off the balance in the Senate

• Texas was too far away from the rest of the United States.

• Texas was not culturally similar to the United States.

• Allowing Texas to become a state would increase taxes for all Americans.

What was the direct result of Texas joining the United States?

• The US-Mexican War broke out.

• Citizens of Texas had to give up their slaves.

• The Lone Star Republic drew up a new constitution.

• Texas settlers were forced to move west.